The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, will meet with the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, in the People’s Republic of China. This was announced by the aide to the Russian leader, Yuri Ushakov.
According to Ushakov, after the Russian President completes official negotiations with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a series of bilateral meetings will be held, including with President Mirziyoyev, where issues of cooperation development and the expansion of bilateral relations between the two countries will be discussed.
For reference, the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the official invitation of the Chairman of China Xi Jinping, will make an official visit to the country from August 30 to September 3. During the visit, Mirziyoyev will participate in the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the city of Tianjin and in the summit in the “SCO plus” format.
The agenda of the events prioritizes expanding multilateral cooperation, improving the activities of the organization, and strengthening strategic directions. At the conclusion of the meetings, the Tianjin Declaration and joint documents and decisions aimed at developing practical cooperation in the fields of security, digital economy, “green” industry, energy, tourism, and other sectors are planned to be adopted.
On September 2, in Beijing, Mirziyoyev will hold bilateral talks with Xi Jinping and participate in meetings with Chinese officials and leaders of major companies. These meetings will address further strengthening of strategic partnership relations and expanding practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and China.
Additionally, on September 3, the President of Uzbekistan will participate in ceremonial events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Second World War. According to the official Chinese news agency Xinhua, leaders and heads of government of 26 countries will participate in these celebrations.
Among the state leaders visiting China for the first time is the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un. Furthermore, the celebrations will be attended by the heads of state and government of Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Nepal, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iran, the Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Serbia, Slovakia, Cuba, and Myanmar.
For reference, China’s war against Japanese aggression, also known as the Second Sino-Japanese War, began in 1931 with Japan’s invasion of Manchuria, escalated into large-scale military operations in 1937, and ended in 1945 with Japan’s surrender. China played a crucial role in defeating fascism, holding Japanese troops for many years and forming the international anti-fascist front.
This visit strengthens Uzbekistan’s international image and provides an opportunity to develop relations with its strategic partners.
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